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Rune Factory 4 Special Announced

Torrance, Calif. – September 9, in the year of our Lord 2019
– XSEED Games, the independent-minded publishing brand of
Marvelous USA, Inc., today announced a retail limited edition of
Rune Factory 4 Special, the remastered version of the RPG
simulation title coming to the Nintendo SwitchTM system later
this winter in North America. This ‘Archival Edition’ will be
available for preorder soon for an MSRP of $59.99 at the XSEED
Games Store and other participating retailers, while a physical
standalone edition will also be offered for an MSRP of $39.99.

Rune Factory 4 Special ’Archival Edition’ is a beautifully
crafted collection including an art book commemorating the work
on the entire Rune Factory series by character designer Minako
Iwasaki, as well as new illustrations for the premium box and
art book cover by the artist. Full contents include:

Physical copy of Rune Factory 4 Special for Nintendo Switch
160-page art book measuring 5.8” x 8.2” featuring the works of
Minako Iwasaki from Rune Factory 1 through 4, Rune Factory:
Frontier, and Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny
Official soundtrack CD consisting of 33 tracks from the original
release, plus 3 new tracks
‘Swimsuit Day’ DLC that adds an option to have characters appear
in their swimsuits
Premium custom box with original illustration by Minako Iwasaki

Rune Factory 4 Special marks the return of the entry in the
popular STORY OF SEASONS spinoff series that combines farming
with dungeon adventuring. The original game on the Nintendo
3DSTM system, which has sold over 300,000 copies in North
America and Europe, makes its debut on Nintendo Switch in HD
bringing the joys of growing crops, raising monsters, and
building friendships in an epic fantasy world to players old and
new, while seasoned explorers will be delighted to discover
features such as a brand new opening movie and the challenging
“Hell” difficulty level. Other farm-fresh features include
‘Newlywed Mode’, which introduces special episodes about living
the married life with the game’s 12 eligible bachelors and
bachelorettes featuring new voices and in-game cutscenes.

About Rune Factory 4 Special
The curtain rises on a beautiful sunny day, as the hero tumbles
from the heavens… After being saved by the dragon Ventuswill,
the hero comes to live in the local castle as a newly designated
ruler and begins life anew while developing the town, making
difficult decisions, and cultivating the soil. While exploring a
nearby forest, the hero encounters and defeats a monstrous
butterfly. Left in the fallen monster’s place is a mysterious
young girl. Seeking the answers as to why, the hero’s search for
the truth will lead to a grand adventure that will shake the
very foundations of their world...and draw them closer to the
secret buried in their own lost memories.

In this standalone story, players choose to play as a male or
female hero and will encounter a diverse cast of potential
suitors and other loveable townsfolk. As the newly appointed
prince or princess, royal duties are fulfilled by issuing orders
to help the town prosper, or by taking a more relaxed approach
to governance by raising crops and helping townsfolk. Should
some dungeon adventuring be on the day’s itinerary, a vast array
of weapons along with magic can be crafted or bought for battle
against dangerous foes—companions or friendly monsters can also
join to aid the player during their travels.

Developed by HAKAMA Inc. and Marvelous Inc. and published in
North America by XSEED Games, Rune Factory 4 Special ‘Archival
Edition’ will be available for preorder soon for Nintendo Switch
on the XSEED Games Store and select retailers for $59.99, while
the standalone game will be available for $39.99 both physically
and digitally. This game has not yet been rated by the ESRB.

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